Although Davies may not be in the league in 2012, high-profile German midfielder Michael Ballack is surely interested when his current contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires at the end of the current European season.

Here’s one reason why Arnaud probably has the inside track: He speaks French. Listen to him during this interview in which he also reveals he’s from an area in Texas that borders Cajun country along the Louisiana border. His mom, brother, sister and stepdad live in France. (AUDIO)

This is all you need to know about the budding rivalry between the Impact and Toronto FC as conveyed by a reporter who was at Thursday night’s jersey unveiling: “Impact fans boo any and every sight of Toronto FC in slide and video presentation at jersey launch.”

The MLS Cup finalists also came to a final deal with defender Bobby Boswell, who removed his name from the Re-Entry Draft list and took less money to stay in Houston and close to his one-year-old son: “Taking a little less money to be able to come out and do what I love is not that big of a deal to me," the Florida native said.

We’ll see if 39-year-old former Brazilian star Rivaldo lands another team, after revealing that he still wants to play one more year. He has reportedly participated in his final practice session with São Paulo. (SPANISH)

Another Brazilian star, the one and only Pelé, drew the ire of legend Diego Maradona by stating that up-and-comer Neymar was better than Argentine Lionel Messi. "It seems Pelé took the wrong medication,'' Maradona said from the United Arab Emirates. "Instead of taking his night pill, he took the morning pill. … Next time he take the right pills before making any suggestions and that he should change his doctor.''